The observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, organized jointly by the United Nations and the ATD Fourth World Movement, testifies to the exemplary cooperation, which has been established over the years between the two organizations. I would like to… pay tribute to Father Joseph Wresinski, the founder of ATD Fourth World. More than ever before, it is a compelling task foe all of us to put an end to the extreme poverty affecting hundreds of millions of women, men and children throughout the world. And all of us, at our various levels, must be involved in this work, which is a challenge to the whole international community.
-Boutros Boutros-Ghali Secretary General, United Nations '93